Action needed to boost confidence in global economy, IMF says – Reuters
The Nation Action needed to boost confidence in global economy, IMF saysReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Global finance officials on Saturday said monetary policy alone was not enough to restore confidence in…
Growth Probably Picked Up in First Quarter: US Economy Preview – Bloomberg
Growth Probably Picked Up in First Quarter: US Economy PreviewBloombergThe biggest gain in U.S. consumer spending in two years probably helped the world's largest economy accelerate in the first quarter…
UK’s Top Credit Grade Cut by Fitch on Economy, Fiscal Outlook – Bloomberg
MercoPress UK's Top Credit Grade Cut by Fitch on Economy, Fiscal OutlookBloombergBritain lost its top credit grade at Fitch Ratings, which cited a weaker economic and fiscal outlook as it…
The Most Notable Thing About The Global Economy Is How Well It’s Doing – Forbes
The Most Notable Thing About The Global Economy Is How Well It's DoingForbesHowever, if we take a wider look at the global economy the really notable thing is not our…
How Badly Did Friday’s Manhunt Lockdown Hurt Boston’s Economy? – TIME
TIME How Badly Did Friday's Manhunt Lockdown Hurt Boston's Economy?TIMEThese comments naturally raise the question of the economic costs of Friday's manhunt and the resulting lock-down of Boston and it's…
Boston Shutdown Inflicts Short-Term Business Damage: Economy – Bloomberg
Boston Shutdown Inflicts Short-Term Business Damage: EconomyBloombergThe city known as “America's Athens” prepared to return to life after a terrorist manhunt that immobilized 1.5 million workers and a major center…
The Economy’s Spring Slowdown Is On – U.S. News & World Report (blog)
U.S. News & World Report (blog) The Economy's Spring Slowdown Is OnU.S. News & World Report (blog)Others signs of a weakening economy have followed. Retail sales have slumped, manufacturing activity…
Public pessimism about the economy is rising, poll says – NBCNews.com (blog)
Philly.com Public pessimism about the economy is rising, poll saysNBCNews.com (blog)For the third year in a row, the nation's economic recovery has hit a springtime soft spot. Reflecting that weakness,…
Unemployment Data Signals Tepid Growth – New York Times
The West Australian Unemployment Data Signals Tepid GrowthNew York TimesUnderscoring the softening growth outlook, another report on Thursday showed that a gauge of future economic activity fell in March for…
Did underwater mortgages kill the economy? – Washington Post – Washington Post (blog)
Did underwater mortgages kill the economy? – Washington PostWashington Post (blog)These positive developments have boosted the overall economy, even as it faces other headwinds. But they also raise a difficult…
